Riad Dar Zaman

Morocco , Marrakech
MARRAKECH, Derb Bouelilou, Sidi Ben Slimane, 29
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Dean

An amazing Riad in just about the best location you could want. Excellent staff. Truly recommended.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Bruce

The staff are fantastic, friendly and warmly caring.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Monique

I wanted to stay at a traditional Moroccan riad and this property did not disappoint. It is nestled in the heart of a vibrant community but once inside guests are greeted with tranquility, Moroccan tea of course, and lots of hospitality. I loved our room, the breakfast and eating out on the rooftop garden. I would highly recommend if you want an authentic, non-commercial experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Eliseu

Lovely hosts and great experience. Property is beautiful. Can’t recommend it enough.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

ALAN

A little spot of tranquility

A great little Riad - only 4 bedrooms, in the oldest part of the Medina - be prepared for narrow streets. The Riad was super quiet, yet really convenient for all the sites. The staff were super helpful - especially Hassan and Adil. They really made our stay a success

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Elsa

Been coming back to this small family-style Riad a few times now, and can´t imagine staying anyplace else. A super short walk to the Medina and the best place to come home and rest up after an exhausting day of walking and shopping.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2023

louise

Hassan our host was extremely helpful and so nice. Breakfast was amazing! But our room was way too small and air conditioning wasn’t working well and it was hot!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2023

Lori

This was a delightful little riad! It was quiet and peaceful. They were able to accommodate our vegan diet at breakfast and it's within walking distance to one of the only vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Marrakech.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2023

Keith

The Riad is in a quiet area, off the busy streets. The staff are wonderful and care about your stay there. Breakfast is charming and if you have your evening meal there, the food is great!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2022

Cicero

Great stay at the Riad Dar Zaman

We had a lovely experience at the Riad Dar Zaman. We felt very welcomed by the super trio: Peter, Hassan and Adeen. They would go far and beyond to accommodate and make our stay was stress free. The breakfast was delicious with a lovely selection of fresh produce. It has been an absolute pleasure to stay in this petit paradise in the heart of Marrakesh. We highly recommend this jewel! LGBT friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2022

Verified traveler

Great Riad

This is a great Riad. Staff are excellent, food was good and it was very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I liked everything about this Riad. Yassine made sure to explained over to me as soon as I made iT. Him and the staff were incredible. I recommend staying at this Riad. It’s so low key and you wouldn’t know that it’s in the area.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2019

Verified traveler

I enjoyed our stay at the riad. It was centrally located and it was quiet. It is not often that you fond both features.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2019

Cheryl

Awesome!!

Awesome, best Riad we stayed at and we stayed at 3 altogether and by far this was the best and customer service excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great staff

Fantastic staff. Hassan and Peter were very helpful, but really so also was everyone else. If you can handle the all day length of the trip, I highly recommend the visit to Ouarzazate and Ait bin Haddou.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2018

Robert

Highly recommended

Very nice riad with a great ambiance. Breakfast is brilliant and the welcome from the staff is very warm. We will stay here again in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2018

Howard

In the Medina so get the authentic experience!

This Riad is approached through narrow twisting alleys past broken buildings, buildings being mended and appears unpromising at first. Once inside this is a haven of peace and as Yasmine told us on arrival \"this is your home for the next few days so you are now part of the family\". Yasmine and Hassan who cover nights and days respectively are so very helpful, kind and polite. They provide yards of information and as we were first timers in Marrakech they gave us so many survival tips as well as information, directions and advice on the best places to visit and eat in 3 days. We also met Peter who is the English owner but who now lives offsite. Again he was generous and helpful and made us feel really welcome. The room was unique in our experience and appeared to be consistent with the north African styles which we experienced but very comfortable and compact. Breakfast was superb and we took dinner on the first evening which again was delightful. We had our own key to come and go and there was always a refreshing drink of mint tea on arrival from a busy day walking round Marrakech.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2017

Josephine Bridges

Wonderful! The perfect place to stay.

We can't recommend this enough, the riad is beautiful, the bedrooms are lovely and the breakfast is delicious but none of this compares to the wonderful hospitality afforded to us by Hassan and his colleagues. He met us on arrival, provided us with a brilliant welcome to Marakech. including some great reccomendations for food. Overall all the staff were so kind and helpful that we felt like royalty for a weekend.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

Toni

A hidden paradise in the Medina

My partner and I stayed for one week in Dar Zaman at the end of October. This charming, small riad is the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the Marrakech souks. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel part of the Dar Zaman family, by Peter, Hassan, Yassine & Karima. Their service & attention is second to none - you would not find better service at any hotel/guesthouse. I cannot recommend Dar Zaman enough. Hassan & Yassine - the day & night managers of the Riad, are so personable and show genuine care and attention to their guests. They helped arrange our day trips out of Marrakech, and helped with reservations at restaurants & hammam/spas with no trouble at all. I would recommend anyone who stays at Dar Zaman to enjoy dinner there, at least once - their Chicken Tagine is the best we tasted in Marrakech. I am counting down the days until we return to this paradise!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2017

Lee

A hidden gem in a local area

We wanted to stay in a riad to get a more authentic experience and it didn't disappoint one bit. The riad was lovely and what made the whole trip even better was the staff who work there. They got the balance spot on between being there to help and also giving us our own space. Having fresh tea made for us every evening and listening to stories of our experiences that day was just brilliant. Local knowledge was amazing. I would find it hard for anyone to say they didn't enjoy there stay and before booking be clear that this riad isn't in the shiny part of the city. It's in a local neighbourhood that isn't polished up for tourists. We felt completely safe at all times and there is always someone on duty in the riad. If you want to be in a really local area, within 5 mins the souks, then this place is for you. It is a slightly longer walk into the main square but we couldn't get enough of the walk through the bustling alleyways with all the sights and smells.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2017

Gregory

Phenomenal Staff

The riad staff is 100% dedicated to your happiness and satisfaction with every detail of your stay.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2016

Melina

Amazing, Attentive, Superb Staff & Accomidation!

I requested a pick up from the airport since it was my first time there and I was alone. From the airport driver to the staff, to the stay at the Riad, driver of the tour, the guide at the Atlas Mountains and owner they were all simply \"AMAZING\". Hassan was beyond helpful and complete attentive to my needs and wants during this trip; Abdul (driver to my tour) simply sweet and always with a smile on his face; Mohamed Ali was supremely knowledgeable, attentive and always made sure to check up on you during the hike about the Atlas Mountains and surrounding area. Can't say anything else but to give them the best and honest review! I would definitely return!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2015

John

Great Staff!

Dar Zaman is a must stay for Marrakech. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The breakfast is very nice quality and filling. The location is in a quiet area within easy walking distance to many places. The best part of Dar Zaman is the staff! Hassan and Yassin are the best! The make you feel at home. They have a good balance of giving you plenty of attention and giving you your space and privacy. They sit down with each guest and give yo very detailed directions to places to insure you dont get lost and have to ask for directions and dealing with constant touts. They are incredible and really contributed to our whole impression of Marrakech!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2015

Andrew

Hassan, Yassin and Sakina make Dar Zaman special!

Amazing staff, Hassan, Yassin and Sakina all made our stay the best it could possibly be. The raid was a great chilled and relaxing place to retreat to after time in the hustle and bustle of the old walled city. Rooms were comfortable and cool, (A/C). After luggage was lost by the airline and arriving with nothing we had help above and beyond expectations in dealing with that. Nothing was a problem for the staff, especially Hassan. Would highly recommend eating in at the raid at least one night, we did 3. We found Hassan to be wealth of knowledge and so keen to share information. Hassan really looked after us and we were very thankful for his gentle, kindness. There was also great understanding for the culture shock that can be experienced by guests. I can not recommend highly enough Riad Dar Zaman, it's the staff which makes it such a special, welcoming and inclusive place to stay. The best tours we booked were through the Riad with their local knowledge. Great location and would stay no where else on our return to Marrakech.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2015

Great riad

Small riad that has great staff. It's not as close to Jamaa el Fna as other places but it's small - which is a good thing - and the staff are friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great Riad. Very helpful staff. Wonderful roof garden.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2014

Madlen

Very nice Riad to enjoy your stay in Marrakech

If you're looking for an oasis of peace and quiet in the busy medina of Marrakech, this is the place to stay at. The rooms and the entire Riad are well designed, nicely decorated, and well taken care of. The team seems to have just one goal: seeing you happy. Everyone of them was amazing and helped me with organizing everything I needed. I enjoyed it so much, that I came back for another 2 nights at the end of my trip. When you arrive for the first time, I recommend relying on a driver organized by the team - it might be hard to find the Riad if you havn't been there before.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel in the middle of the Medina

Riad Dar Zaman is a great hotel in the middle of the Medina. With four rooms, it is very small and intimate, but the hosts are at the same time incredibly nice and helpful, yet leave the guests to their own devices when appropriate. The hotel is very beautiful, the rooms are nice and a good and hearty breakfast is served every morning. The staff is very helpful (Hassan in particular!) in helping you out with the organisation of your stay in Marrakesh, drawing maps for you, recommending restaurants, organising local hamam vists and day trips. A great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2014

Excellent Riad.... Great location.

We cannot praise this Riad enough it's well located, with great food(inc lovely fresh continental breakfasts along with freshly squeezed orange juice, homemade yogurt and omelettes ) also v clean.... But the most impressive thing for us was the quality of the staff and service... Nothing's too much effort , both Karima and particularly Peter and Hassan go to such efforts to give you a warm welcome and ensure have all you need. Hassan goes to great lengths to ensure you can find your way around and passes on local tips and advice on where to go and what to do. Only possible improvement, a well lit bathroom mirror to enable a gentleman to shave. Really looking forward to a return trip....

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2014

Garry

Hidden Gem

A quiet oasis to return to after hectic Marrakech. Hidden away the traditional road offers 4 rooms and owner Peter and Manager Hassan will cater for your every need in an attentive but unobtrusive way. They will organise collection from airport, meals, tours and everything they do is first class.

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2014

Verified traveler

Authentic Riad set in the heart of the medina

Everything that was promised was delivered. Airport pickup welcome and would recommend in order to find Riad for first time. Friendly, informative, obliging staff who managed to provide excellent service without being overbearing. One of my lasting memories will be sitting on the roof terrace listening to the call to prayer with the Atlas Mountains in the distance in the warmth of the evening.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2014

Mark C

A charming and exceptionally friendly riad.

The welcome reception and induction was fantastic with Hassan telling us everything we needed to know to get the most of the Medina and this alone was priceless! The room was comfortable and had a nice ambience and was serviced perfectly. The breakfast was nice and we had our first night's meal at the riad which was cooked by Karima and it was also perfect. All in all, a great place to stay in the central Medina with everywhere within walking distance. The owner, Peter, emails you with proper information before you travel and do take up the offer of the taxi transfer from the airport organised by Peter and Hassan because unless you already know the Medina like the back of your hand, you will never find your accommodation and the normal taxi drivers will be equally as clueless!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Good hotel in the centre of Medina

Hotel was good and we were warmly greeted by Peter, Hassan and Karima, all of whom ensured our stay was comfortable. Hassan spent time with us giving us tips on where to go, showing us directions and general tips which were handy to us thoroughout our stay in Marrakech. Would recommend as the hotel was well situated, spoke English and was a reasonable price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2014

Sheena

Great Hospitality

We stayed at the Dar Zaman after reading great reviews and were not disappointed. It's very serene, clean and authentic and better than staying in any hotel in Marrakech! It's located about 10-15 mins away from the main Medina and Square. It felt very central for most of our needs, and is also fantastic if you want to experience being amongst something medieval and cultural. The location of the Riad can initially be somewhat daunting, but when you've done it once, it becomes very easy. You will soon realise that this is how the main hub of Marrakech works! Don't be put off by this. Our hosts Peter and Hassan organised our arrival and departure taxi's promptly and were always available for any questions or help (on our arrival, the first thing Hassan did was sit us down and go through all the main site, do's and dont's etc.) The breakfast was nice and Karima made the best omelet! The only negative is the size of the room - abit on the smaller side, but its a very minor thing and we were out for most of the day so didn't cause us any issues. If you are planning a trip to Marrakech I would highly recommend staying here. You wont be disappointed!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2014

AlB

Would recommend

Like the Riad Dar Zaman. Location is fine, bit difficult to find your way about the first couple of times to do the journey, then it's fine. Riad is really nicely finished, with a traditional Morrocan feel to it. The staff are what makes this place special, Peter the owner is really friendly and helpful and Hassan the day to day Manager, who is a local guy, is very helpful and really polite. He is very honest with you about places to go, places not to go, also very helpful about the local customs and habits.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful place with very helpful staff. Room was cramped.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2013

Jan

Best hotel in a long time

We stayed for a few days and selected this place because of its high customer ratings. We had a fantastic time, the best value for money ever probably. With only a handful of rooms, this place is very cozy and intimate. We got our own key and left and came what felt like to our own home. We received detailed and very helpful local advice and tips from Hassan, who went to lengths organizing anything we needed; he even picked up our bus tickets for an excursion to Essouira on his way home one night. We highly recommend having dinner at least once at the Riad, the food is amazing and even tops all the great restaurants we ate at, the atmosphere fantastic. The room (we had the terrace room - which we also recommend if it's available) was cozy and comfortable, cleaned daily. Wifi available at no charge.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2013

Good Riad, convenient and excellent customer care

A bit out of the way but this meant it was very quiet indeed. Towards the North of the media. Riad was very nice but what made the stay truly excellent was H. and K. who bent over backwards to ensure we were comfortable and provided for. H. in particular, who was an absolute gentleman and who throughout the stay was very generous with his time and recommendations - which were without fail we found to be accurate. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2013

wayne

We will be back'

What an amazing place. From the time we were met from our taxi the staff could not have been more helpful, they were fantastic. The Da having just four guest rooms means that the service is very personal .

The property has been refurbished and fitted out to a high standard.

Our room was well appointed with a very comfortable bed. Western facilities in a local style.

The location in the Medina meant that we could walk to many places rather than use taxis.

Highly recommended.

We plan to return next year with some friends.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Dar Zaman - a jewel in Marraskesh's crown

Marrakesh had never been on my priority list, until now! I joined my sister in law and two New Zealand friends for a short break. I can honestly say that from the day before departure when Peter, our delightful host and owner, had sweetly called to say he hadn't heard from me about flight arrival times and wanted to know so that all could run smoothly, I never looked back! Dar Zaman is now top of my list to return to. The Riad is just a delightful haven accessed by an exciting labyrinth of alleyways bustling with the smells, sights and sounds of a city which is inviting, different and alluring. Peter said on welcome, \"All we want is for our guests to feel part of our lovely home and to benefit from our insight to all the wonderful things that Marrakesh has to offer\". Peter and Hassan (the Riad manager's) attention to detail was excellent and not only did we feel so welcome, we experienced 4 days of the most varied and enjoyable entrees into Marrakesh's interesting tapestry. Well done on all levels.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2013

ricky

magic will be back

please do not go here as i would love to return and would not like this riad to be booked
only joking ! staff are great food is fantastic and the walk through the souks to la place is made a lot easier due to Hassans map and guidance
i will return to this riad as it was very welcoming and as i said staff are great
one tip always take a taxi back to the riad after souk closing time as the souks look so different after they close and its worth the 3 pounds to get back there safely as there were a lot of \"helpful \" locals who would take you on a tour of the souks to get you there and expect a lottery win in return ignore them and get the taxi from the rank at the mohammed v road near to KFC opposite the large mosque at the square

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2013

Kathy & Brian

Intimate place for couples

It was a wonderful, charming place to stay. The roof top provided a great view and we felt like we experienced the culture of the old part of the city. The concierge and the cook/housekeeper were wonderful. They were very attentive and tried to meet all of our requests for food etc. We were given directions, maps and tips where to eat and sites to visit which were very helpful. In spite of that, we had difficulty finding our way back to the Riad each of the days we went out to the market. Once was in the evening and once was in the afternoon. We were then at the mercy of the young men on the street (need to pay them for services) to help us find our way back.
The breakfasts were wonderful and we ordered a special lunch on Thanksgiving. It was wonderful. They accommodated my gluten free diet as I brought my own grains which they used. Our room was small but we were on the roof top level so could use the public seating area when others weren't using it also. We met interesting couples at breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2013

John

Great well run Riad

Excellent Riad with pleasant hard working Client Services Manager who speaks English very well. Breakfasts were varied and satisfying and evening meal was very good. Rooms were smallish but more than adequate and the bed was large and comfortable. There is ample common room usage within the Riad to more than compensate for the size of the bedroom. Atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Free wifi on the Riad's laptop was a welcome bonus. It's a difficult find and you need to make use of the Riad's excellent transport arrangements for airport transfers. The area is a bit foreboding at first but is quite typical of the old town and we never felt threatened during our stay. We (two couples) feel we made an excellent choice with regard to accommodation and would recommend Dar Zaman without hesitation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2013

Jigger

Riad Dar Zaman: The Warmth of Home

Let me just say that our experience in Dar Zaman was amazing! I don't think we felt the kind of genuine care and intimacy anywhere else in the world! And we both travel a lot! So kudos to you and your team, Peter! Special kudos to Hassan -- who truly epitomizes \"going above and beyond\" the call of duty to make our stay as pleasant as possible, no matter what the conditions. Hassan, hats off to you!

We will always have fond memories of Marrakesh and Morocco, in general. We think it's a beautiful country with a rich culture but what made it more memorable was the warmth of home at Riad Dar Zaman. Thank you so much for the beautiful experience. It was well worth the 30-hour trip!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2012

Robert

Genuine home away from your real one.

Beautiful Riad, full of charm and style. Owner pays attention to details. Riad is full of wonderful things. Their own line of toiletries is superb. Peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Room is very comfy, divine bed. Delicious breakfast. Staff is very helpful, friendly and discreet. Karima and Hassan, thanks a lot once again. That was amazing stay!.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2012

coolcat

lovely quiet riad.

The riad is absolutely lovely and the staff were so helpful. The breakfast was lovely and fresh and we felt very safe inside. The terrace is lovely to sit on and there is a very nice plunge pool too.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2012

Verified traveler

One of the best places I've ever stayed!!

We loved this Riad!! I just can't say enough good things about our stay. The beds were insanely comfortable with clean, white, puffy, welcoming linens. We had dinner at the Riad which I highly recommend! It was absolutely delicious, one of the best meals we had in Morocco (& we had many good meals).
The courtyard area is warm & welcoming with acid jazz playing softly in the background. The staff was exceptional... They went way above & beyond to accommodate us.
I would highly recommend staying here while in Marrakech.
The location is also good. Yes, the rooms are small but the rooms were small in all the riads we stayed in & the comfort & cleanliness more than made up for it.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Simone

Personale accogliente e attento alle esigenze del cliente. Consigliamo di prestare maggiore attenzione alla pulizia delle stoviglie e alla fornitura di tovaglioli per l'ottima colazione preparata con prodotti freschi.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2023

Wesley

Beste plek om te verblijven in Marrakesh

Dit was voor ons het perfecte verblijf.
Hassan liet ons direct thuis voelen.
Super idyllische riad midden in Marrakesh met een mooi dak terras en een plonsbad.
Ik zou iedereen deze riad aanraden.
Je zit ook vlak aan de rand van de souks zodat je ten volle kan genieten van Marrakesh.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2019

Tara

Nous y avons passé un très bon séjour, le personnel a été au petit soin, très gentil.
Le cadre rend le service et la communication très personnel.

Le seul point négatif serait le manque de luminosité dans la chambre.

Merci

Leisure Partner